Ostrich

• The ostrich is the world's largest and heaviest bird.
  It can grow up to 2.7 meters tall and weigh more than 150 kilograms.
  That's about the height of a basketball hoop and the weight of two adult men!

• The ostrich is also the world's fastest bird.
  It can run up to 70 kilometers per hour, which is faster than a car on a city road.
  It uses its long legs, powerful thighs, and strong feet to sprint, and its short wings to balance.

• The ostrich is a flightless bird, which means it cannot fly.
  This is because its wings are too small and its body is too heavy for flight.
  However, the ostrich has other adaptations that help it survive in its habitat, such as a long, bare neck, a round body covered with feathers, and a small head with a short, wide beak.

• The ostrich has big brown eyes that are bigger than its brain.
  Its eyes are protected by long, dark lashes that help shield them from sand and dust storms.

• The ostrich is mainly a vegetarian, eating roots, leaves, flowers, and seeds.
  However, it also eats insects, lizards, and other small animals.
  It does not have teeth, so it swallows grit and rocks to help break down food in its stomach.

• The ostrich lives in groups, called herds.

• The ostrich is a polygamous animal, which means it mates with more than one partner.
  The male ostrich has a harem of two to seven females, and each female lays eggs in a communal nest.
  The eggs are the largest of any bird, with a diameter of about 15 centimeters and a weight of up to 2 kilograms.

• The ostrich has a unique way of hiding from predators.
  It can lie low and stretch its neck along the ground, blending in with the sandy soil.
  It does not bury its head in the sand, as some people believe, but it can look like it does from a distance.

• The ostrich can also defend itself with its powerful legs.
  If cornered by a hungry predator, such as a lion, cheetah, leopard, or hyena, it can kick with a force that can kill.
  Each foot has two toes, one of which has a sharp claw that can cause serious damage.

• The ostrich can survive without water for long periods.
  It can get most of the water it needs from the food it eats.

An ostrich is a very large bird that cannot fly.
It has a long neck and legs, and a small head with big eyes and a short beak.
It has black and white feathers on its wings and tail, and brown feathers on its body.
The male ostrich is bigger and darker than the female.
An ostrich can run very fast, up to 70 km/h, and can kick hard with its two-toed feet.
It lives in Africa and eats plants and insects.
It lays the biggest eggs of any land animal, which are white and shiny.
An ostrich can make loud noises like roars and hisses.